Can a plastic surgeon fix a hernia if one is found during a tummy tuck procedure?

Yes, it is quite common for patients to have a tummy tuck with a hernia repair. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss. 
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Thank you for your question.  Small, incidental hernias are encountered during tummy tucks and most plastic surgeons feel comfortable in repairing them at the time of a tummy tuck.  Larger hernias may need to involve a general surgeon, but this is less common.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for the question. Umbilical hernias are commonly repaired at the time of tummy tuck surgery. You need to see a board certified plastic surgeon who commonly performs this procedure. If your surgeon isn't comfortable with hernia repair, a general surgeon may need to work with your plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and good luck.

Hello, the answer depends on the surgeon's training and experience and the type of hernia.  Most of the time, the surgeon will be able to detect a hernia prior to surgery and if they don't feel that they can repair it, they will consult with a general surgeon to do this part of the operation.

YES, a plastic surgeon can fix a hernia.  Most of us did a general surgery residency before entering our plastic surgery fellowship training, so we are very well qualified to fix a hernia.

Thank you for your question.  Yes, typically a hernia repair can be performed at the time of an abdominoplasty.  It is always best to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.  Best of luck to you!

Yes, Plastic surgeons quite often fix small umbilical and ventral hernia is at the time of abdominoplasty. If it is large enough to require a general surgeon, that is something that your surgeon should be able to discover at the preoperative visit.Good luck! 

When a Belly Button becomes an "outie" during a pregnancy one can assume that a umbilical hernia is present. We always fix those without additional charge during a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty).

It is common to find umbilical hernias and they are repaired during the tummy tuck. For plastic surgeons who first trained in general surgery as a pathway (the norm for my generation), this is standard operating procedure and I do not see the need for a general surgeon's involvement.

In most cases, a hernia can be repaired during a tummy tuck procedure. In fact, umbilical hernias are routinely repaired during a tummy tuck by a plastic surgeon.